FPA imparts knowledge on BFS and safe-judicious use of pesticides to 25 farmers

ZAMBOANGA SIBUGAY | July 18, 2022 – FPA Zamboanga Peninsula discussed the Agency’s mandate, Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS), and the safe and judicious use of pesticides to 25 farmers from Abaca Field School at R.T. Lim, Zamboanga Sibugay last July 14, 2022.   Mr. Dionn Mark Bohol, FPA Provincial Officer (PO) of Zamboanga del Norte introduced continue reading : FPA imparts knowledge on BFS and safe-judicious use of pesticides to 25 farmers

Central Visayas strengthens farmers knowledge on proper use of fertilizer and pesticide

BOHOL | July 7, 2022 – Regional Officer (RO) Arnulfo Arausa, Jr., assisted by Provincial Officers Andy Cornell Bornillo and Jesus Muring, conducted a training on the proper use of fertilizer and pesticide for 109 lowland vegetable farmers from Brgy. San Isidro, Mabini, Bohol and Brgy. Taytay, Getafe, Bohol on July 6 and 7, 2022.   continue reading : Central Visayas strengthens farmers knowledge on proper use of fertilizer and pesticide

FPA RFU 4 trains 32 handlers during ASD training in Quezon Province

QUEZON PROVINCE | July 11, 2022 – Thirty-two (32) participants completed the in-house Accredited Safety Dispenser (ASD) training conducted on July 6-7, 2022 in Sariaya, Quezon. The training was requested by Sunrise Dragon Jade Agri Corporation (SDJAC).   During his opening remarks, SDJAC President Nilo Bornolla said, “ASD training is important for fertilizer and pesticide dealers continue reading : FPA RFU 4 trains 32 handlers during ASD training in Quezon Province

FPA RFU 9 offers new fertilizer strategy for Sorghum production

ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE | July 8, 2022 – Provincial Officer (PO) Dionn Mark Bohol discussed the Balanced Fertilization Strategy with 20 Agricultural Extension Workers (AEWs) and farmers during the Sorghum Production Training in Dipolog City last July 6, 2022.   PO Bohol emphasized the importance of soil analysis in BFS. Soil analysis determines the type of continue reading : FPA RFU 9 offers new fertilizer strategy for Sorghum production

30 farmer technicians educated by FPA on fertilizer price hike and BFS during consultation in Iloilo

ILOILO | July 7, 2022 – FPA Provincial Officer (PO) Ryan Gelladula presented the reasons behind the high fertilizer prices during the Consultation Workshop for the Updating of Cost Structure of Rice Production in Iloilo last June 23, 2022.   Thirty (30) farmer-technicians, farmer-leaders, and agricultural extension workers (AEW) attended the activity organized by the Department continue reading : 30 farmer technicians educated by FPA on fertilizer price hike and BFS during consultation in Iloilo

FPA discusses proper use, handling of pesticides, and BFS during the Rice Specialist Training Course

NORTHERN SAMAR | July 5, 2022 – On July 4, 2022, Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) Mr. Gary De La Cruz, Provincial Officer of Eastern Samar, and John Mar Nosura, Provincial Officer of Northern Samar, were invited as resource speakers for the Rice Specialist Training Course anchored by Phil Rice Bicol held at the Farmers Training continue reading : FPA discusses proper use, handling of pesticides, and BFS during the Rice Specialist Training Course

FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

QUEZON CITY | July 06, 2022 – In pursuit of protecting the agro-ecosystem and advancing long-term solutions for fertilizer price and supply, the Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA) has released the Balanced Fertilization Strategy (BFS) handbook on its role on the program.   BFS is a program that includes not only the FPA but also other continue reading : FPA pushes for more registered fertilizer options, launches Balanced Fertilization Strategy handbook

FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer

NEGROS OCCIDENTAL | June 29, 2022 – Deputy Executive Director (DED) for Fertilizer Dr. Myer Mula together with FPA Regional Field Unit (RFU) 6, visited Universal Robina Corporation – La Carlota Distillery at Brgy. Nagasi, La Carlota City, Negros Occidental last June 22, 2022, for compliance monitoring.   The distillery was found compliant with FPA standards. continue reading : FPA certifies Universal Robina Corporation as generator of wastewater fertilizer